Is the Class Monitor Position Tang Wulin's? I, Wang Dong'er, Am the First to Disagree!

"Follow me."

Shen Yi waved her hand and turned to walk out of the classroom.

"The next assessment will not be conducted in the classroom."

The thirty-plus students hurriedly stood up and followed behind Shen Yi.

The corridor was spacious and bright, with soul guidance lamps embedded in the walls at regular intervals, casting a soft glow upon the youthful yet vibrant faces of these boys and girls.

"Virtual space..."

Wang Dong'er walked among the crowd, softly ruminating on these two words, a flicker of confusion flashing in her powder-blue eyes.

She found this term quite unfamiliar.

Although she hailed from the Clear Sky Sect and was doted upon by top-tier powerhouses like Big Uncle and Second Uncle, having consumed countless rare treasures and studied various cultivation manuals, this was truly the first time she had heard of something that sounded so steeped in technology.

Big Uncle and Second Uncle are really something else, Wang Dong'er pouted, grumbling inwardly.

They didn't even tell me how much the outside world has developed.

It seems they really are a bit old-fashioned and can't keep up with the trends of the times.

However, despite these thoughts, Wang Dong'er maintained her usual haughty expression.

With her hands in her pockets and her chin tilted slightly upward, she wore the look of a young lady who had seen it all.

It's called a virtual space, but it's probably just a bunch of rooms where we have to fight, right? After all... I've never seen one and can't imagine what a virtual space would look like, so I can only interpret it in a general sense.

The group passed through the teaching building and arrived in front of a circular silver structure.

As Shen Yi swiped her card to verify her identity, the metal doors slowly slid open to both sides, revealing a circular hall that was excessively spacious.

The floor of the hall was paved with an unknown silvery-white metal, with a massive circular clearing in the center surrounded by concentric white patterns.

"Alright, everyone, stop here."

Shen Yi walked to the center of the hall and turned to face the group.

"Now, let's take attendance."

Her gaze swept rapidly across the entire class.

"Our class has a total of thirty-two students."

"Excluding Wu Siduo, Luo Guixing, Yang Nianxia, Xu Xiaoyan, and the newly appointed Huo Yuhao."

"These five students have already been assigned as committee members for specialized technical roles, so they do not need to participate in the upcoming melee."

"That leaves twenty-seven people."

"Next, we will determine one class monitor and three vice-monitors from these twenty-seven individuals."

At this point, Shen Yi paused, her tone softening slightly as she asked in an enticing manner.

"Of course, if anyone feels their strength is insufficient or is afraid of getting hurt, you may choose to withdraw now."

"Does anyone wish to withdraw?"

The entire hall was deathly silent.

Of the twenty-seven students, not a single person took a step back, nor did their eyes waver in the slightest.

Are you kidding?

That's contribution points we're talking about!

After just learning that contribution points were the ticket to the Spirit Ascension Platform and a shortcut to becoming stronger, who would be foolish enough to give up now?

"Very good."

Seeing the desire burning in everyone's eyes, Shen Yi nodded with satisfaction.

If anyone had actually backed down, Shen Yi would have questioned how they had even passed the entrance examination.

"Since everyone is participating, let's begin."

Shen Yi pointed to the floor beneath her feet.

"Everyone, step back outside the white circle on the ground."

The students complied and retreated, clearing the massive space in the center.

Shen Yi walked alone to one of the metal walls in the hall and reached out to operate it with a few seemingly casual movements.

"Beep—"

A crisp electronic sound rang out.

Immediately following, a scene that left everyone dumbfounded occurred.

The once mirror-smooth silver wall suddenly lit up with complex, deep blue patterns.

The light spread rapidly along the walls and onto the floor.

"Click, click, click—"

Accompanied by the low, rhythmic grinding of mechanical gears, the perfectly flat metal floor in the center of the hall began to split open! The ground folded outward in all directions.

Immediately following, silver-white, oval-shaped metal pods rose slowly from beneath the floor.

These metal pods were roughly two meters long, their surfaces shimmering with a faint, flowing luster, and their upper halves were covered by transparent, semi-circular domes.

"Whoa—!"

An irrepressible wave of gasps erupted from the crowd.

"What... what are these things?!"

"This is so cool!"

"Are these Soul Tools too? How come I've never seen them before?"

In their understanding, Soul Tools were at most things like artillery batteries, ray guns, or storage devices.

A massive, intricately structured contraption like this, capable of rising from the very ground, completely overturned their worldview!

Even Wang Dong'er, who had been feigning composure, couldn't help but slightly part her lips, her beautiful eyes filled with shock.

Just how many good things does Shrek Academy... actually have hidden away?

Shen Yi chuckled as she spoke.

"These are Virtual Pods. They can perfectly replicate your physical data, Martial Souls, and Soul Skills, allowing you to engage in combat simulations within an absolutely safe virtual world."

"In there, you don't need to hold back; you can go all out. If you die in the virtual space, you will be eliminated. Of course, you will still feel pain, so... don't be too curious."

"Alright, enough talk."

"I'll give you three minutes."

"In these three minutes, you must decide on your tactics."

"You can fight alone or form teams. Those who want to coordinate should choose Virtual Pods that are close to one another."

"Remember, only the final four people will become class officers."

"Timer starts now!"

Following Shen Yi's command, the previously quiet crowd instantly exploded into chaos.

Although it was called a free-for-all, everyone knew that in this type of chaotic battle mode, fighting alone was the fastest way to die!

Unless you possessed the absolute strength to take on the entire field, finding a reliable teammate was the only way to go!

"Quick! Who wants to team up with me? I'm an Assault System!"

"Looking for a team! I'm an Auxiliary System!"

For a moment, cries for teammates and shouts rose one after another.

Wang Dong'er remained standing where she was, not moving.

Though she was proud, she wasn't stupid.

Glancing at the students around her who were rapidly grouping up, she frowned slightly.

She was a newcomer who didn't know anyone, and she had acted a bit too aloof earlier; it seemed no one dared to approach her.

Did she really have to take on the whole class by herself?

While she had confidence in her own strength, even a fierce tiger couldn't withstand a pack of wolves. If she were targeted and eliminated, wouldn't the position of class monitor go down the drain?

Just as Wang Dong'er was hesitating whether to make the first move, a petite figure pushed through the crowd and timidly appeared before her.

"Um..."

Wang Dong'er looked at the girl who was slightly shorter than herself.

She was very cute, with long, ink-green hair, and looked soft and delicate, like a little sister from next door.

"Who are you?"

Wang Dong'er raised an eyebrow.

"My name is Xiao Xiao."

The girl gathered her courage and looked up at Wang Dong'er's striking, heroic face.

"I... I want to team up with you, is that okay?"

Seeming afraid that Wang Dong'er would refuse, Xiao Xiao quickly rattled off her credentials, speaking at a rapid pace.

"My Martial Soul is the Nine Phoenix Flute; it's a mutated Martial Soul."

"And... I'm a second-ring Soul Grand Master, Control System."

"Second-ring? Control System?"

"Fine, you're in."

Wang Dong'er agreed readily.

"Great!"

Xiao Xiao let out a sigh of relief, a happy smile blooming on her face.

Just then, another figure walked over.

She was also a girl, tall and slender, with neat, long purple hair.

She glanced at Xiao Xiao, then looked toward Wang Dong'er, appearing somewhat shy, yet she still spoke up:

"My name is Xi Er."

"If you don't mind, could you let me join you?"

Wang Dong'er looked at her and asked straightforwardly:

"Martial Soul? Rank? What type of Spirit Master?"

Since they were forming a team to compete for class monitor, they needed elites; dead weight was not an option.

Xi Er pursed her lips, seemingly hesitant to speak about her Martial Soul, but she still said in a low voice:

"Scythe."

"Assault-type Battle Spirit Master."

A scythe?

Wang Dong'er was taken aback. The name of this Martial Soul sounded quite ordinary, lacking any distinct features. However, since she had taken the initiative to approach them, Wang Dong'er agreed; a three-on-three wouldn't be too much of a disadvantage.

With her teammates confirmed, Wang Dong'er's mood improved significantly.

She scanned her surroundings, wanting to see how others were forming their teams.

At this look, her gaze suddenly froze.

Not far away, beside a Virtual Pod, stood three boys.

One of them was Tang Wulin, who gave her a sense of familiarity.

"Boss, just rest easy!"

Another youth, Xie Xie, was currently saying to Tang Wulin with a grin:

"With the three of us joining forces, we'll definitely sweep the field!"

Xie Xie patted his chest, his voice loud enough that he clearly wanted the entire room to hear.

"This class monitor position belongs to you, Boss!"

Tang Wulin smiled helplessly, just about to say something.

Suddenly, he felt a chilly gaze shoot toward him.

He instinctively turned his head, locking eyes with Wang Dong'er's large, powder-blue eyes.

The class monitor position belongs to him?

Wang Dong'er snorted coldly in her heart.

What a big mouth!

She would make Xie Xie her first target later!

At this moment, the three minutes were up.

"Time's up!"

Shen Yi's voice rang out right on cue.

"Everyone, enter your Virtual Pods immediately!"

The students dared not delay, quickly finding their respective spots.

Wang Dong'er, Xiao Xiao, and Xi Er chose three adjacent Virtual Pods.

Looking at the metallic-textured hatch, Wang Dong'er took a deep breath.

She lifted her leg to step inside, lying down on the soft, comfortable lining.

"Hum—"

As the translucent hatch slowly closed, the light and sounds of the outside world were gradually cut off.